60 Darling Ingredients Lab Technician Jobs Hiring Near You

Company Details
Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.
Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.
Position Summary
The Fleet Parts Coordinator is responsible for the movement of parts and equipment in and out of the parts department.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Maintains accurate stock levels of parts and equipment, all fluids ensuring availability for repairs and service needs
• Sources parts from vendors, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and coordinate with service departments to meet repair schedules
• Assists service technicians in identifying the correct parts using parts catalogs and other resources
• Writes Purchase Order(s) for parts, Issue parts to technicians, update inventory control systems according to company guidelines
• Receives incoming parts, inspecting for accuracy and damage
• Manages returns of defective parts and process warranty claims in compliance with company policy
• Ensures the parts area is clean, organized, and in line with company standards
• Picks up and delivers parts from vendors as needed and coordinate special orders or recalls
• Performs cycle counts and report discrepancies to ensure accuracy and prevent loss
• Follows all safety rules, company policies, and industry regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and computer skills for inventory systems.
• Understanding of mechanical and technical terms related to the equipment or vehicles served
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience in a parts department or related role preferred
• Ability to drive or learn to drive a forklift

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.
Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser:
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.
Working Environment
None
Occasionally = up to 20%
Frequently = 21% to 50%
Constantly = at least 51%
Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
☐
☐
☒
☐
Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
☐
☐
☒
☐
Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
☐
☐
☒
☐
Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
☐
☒
☐
☐
Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
☐
☐
☒
☐
Travels to offsite locations
☒
☐
☐
☐
Other (please describe):
☒
☐
☐
☐
Physical Demands
None
Occasionally = up to 20%
Frequently = 21% to 50%
Constantly = at least 51%
Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
☐
☐
☒
☐
Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.
☐
☐
☒
☐
Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery.
☐
☐
☒
☐
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.
☐
☐
☒
☐
Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.
☐
☐
☒
☐
Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.
☐
☐
☒
☐
Weight and Force Demands
None
Occasionally = up to 20%
Frequently = 21% to 50%
Constantly = at least 51%
Up to 10 pounds
☐
☐
☐
☐
Up to 25 pounds
☐
☐
☐
☐
Up to 50 pounds
☐
☐
☒
☐
Up to 100 pounds
☐
☒
☐
☐
More than 100 pounds
☐
☐
☐
☐
Vision Demands
Required
No special vision requirements
☐
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
☒
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
☒
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
☒
Peripheral vision
☒
Depth perception
☒
Ability to adjust focus
☒